I was made aware of my problem @ irv2.com forum (caution late alpine owners!!! Steering box mount issue) when I looked under my coach I found the same problem with my steering mount as most of the others at the forum. I found small stress cracks and paint flaking from stress on the bracket. Hope something can be done before their are serious problems down the road. Thanks.
The worst 2005 Western Alpine Coach problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering15
- Body1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Steering15
- Body1
- Electrical1
Recalls 3
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module may experience a failure of all operational function.
- Risk
- A failure of the module will result in the loss of engine operation. Should this occur while the coach is being driven, the coach would have to be coasted to a stop without power assist for the steering. The sudden loss of power assist could result in the loss of control which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these modules free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2005. Owners may contact western recreational vehicle at 1‑509‑853‑2940.
Recall number 05V250000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater
- What is wrong
- On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- Risk
- The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Vehicle systems is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or western recreational vehicles at 1‑800‑685‑4298.
Recall number 05V230000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- On certain recreational vehicles equipped with vansco vmm 2820 modules, the module could experience an incorrect fault indication on its bi-directional ouputs (19 and 20).
- Risk
- During this fault condition, there may be a loss of operation of the antilock braking system (ABS) light, the cruise control may not engage, or the alternator may not charge the house batteries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these modules. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact western rv at 1‑866‑567‑4133.
Recall number 04V372000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Western Alpine Coach 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2005 Western Alpine Coach owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Defective steering bracket on alpine motorhome.
Steel bracket connecting the power steering gear unit to the frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering.
Failure: steel bracket connecting power steering gear to the vehicle's frame bends excessively whenever operating the steering occurrence: whenever vehicle is operated correction: none at this time.
Steering box mounting bracket is weak and allows movement and cracking of the mounting box.
Deflection of weak steering gear bracket. Possible steering failure.
Other alpine coaches of like vintage have found what appears to be a serious defect in the steering bracket, and that this is a matter of concern to me.
The steel bracket connecting the power steering gear to the motorhome's frame is bending excessively whenever the wheels are turned. This was first noted after reports from other owners with the same problem in jan. 2009. It occurs whenever the mh is used.
We have a 2005 alpine motorcoach, built by western rv, we have a steering box that is flexing and have been told this could lead to a problem. We need to make you aware that there are quite a few alpine coaches that appear to have this same problem. The date below is the date we picked up our new coach from the dealer.
I'm concerned about my steering bracket being to light weight because of other alpines with this problem. My coach is a 2005 and falls within the concerned years. My bracket has not broken, however while turning the tires in a parked position, the bracket does twist and will eventually fatigue. I'm very concern and would like an engineered reinforced additional bracket. I believe this to be a dangerous condition.
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Questions about the 2005 Western Alpine Coach
Is the 2005 Western Alpine Coach reliable?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2005 Western Alpine Coach, 2.0 times a typical Alpine Coach model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Western Alpine Coach?
Steering, with 15 complaints, typically around 26,258 miles. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Western Alpine Coach have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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